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Early, they haven't made up their minds on any candidates, so they're willing to give beto o'rourke a chance to flush out his policy ideas and niinitiat s initiatives. at this point they're just willing to listen to what he's got to say. one woman i met in new york when she came to the oprah winfrey event where beto o'rourke was, she was here at this event as well, so he's got some superfans here following them around, but there are also people trying to make up their minds and just want to hear him out. >> one of your superfans was just waving over your shoulder while you were talking to us i...

Think they have better policy chops, can you withstand? can you answer? >> i think that's the question you always have. are they going to voe for the policy or the candidate they like the most who can convey them in the best way. it's probably a mixture of both. right now it's can he rise to the occasion? can he put meat on the bones? are you going to have great policies and work for everyday people? i think that's the question. the spotlight is on him. >> some people have charisma. some can't land the cover of "vanity fair" and have a bazillion dollars rolled at them with very little effort.

>> her classes were known as the hardest classes at school. not necessarily because of the subject but because of the teacher. she had you drinking from a fire hose in that class. it was really something to be part of. >> she showcased those instincts during a visit to the university of puerto rico last month. >> anybody else worried about the rising tuition? >> in an increasingly crowded field featuring plenty of star power, warren is hoping her policy chops will set her apart. >> yes. >> you have already hit -- >> it's a nerd thing. >> now, warren says that her universal child care plan is g...

Let me tell you his response to it. >> sirnly apologize any woman who wasn't treated purposely at a cost. if i rin, we will do better next time. >> just to be clear, you seem to indicate you did not know at the time about the allegations, is that correct? >> yes, i was a little bit busy running around the country trying to make the case. >> boy, that didn't seem like a good answer, did it? >> he took some heat for that. of course, bernie sanders and elizabeth warren will likely be competing over that same set of voters on the progressive side of the democratic party. when i look at warren, she...

The president has to pick. it is a job that requires -- you have to have chemistry with the president. and that's something that you actually -- you know, as jen knows. president obama had five different chiefs of staff, and one of the big jobs is you have to have policy chops and you have to have hill smarts and political smarts and then you have to get along with your boss. >> but i think, david, this is unique in that any chief of staff is being considered or potential chief of staff is looking at the scenario and the internal challenge of donald trump giving everyone a honeymoon where he l...